Hat



G. SWIFT June 1, 1937.

HAT

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HAT

Filed May 29, 1956 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 In venior G/nn flww m A iiorneys Patented June 1, 1937 UNITED STATES PATET OFFICE 2 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in hats and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, an article of this character embodying a novel construction and arrangement for catching thrown rings or perforated disks and balls, thus providing considerable amusement in addition to functioning as a head protector.

Another very important object of the-invention is to provide a hat of the aforementioned character comprising an upstanding spike or peg for catching or impaling thrown rings or perforated disks, together with novel means for detachably securing said spike or peg in position.

Still another very important object of the invention is to provide a hat of the character described embodying a brim of novel construction in which thrown balls may be caught.

Other objects of the invention are to'provide a hat of the character set forth which will be simple in construction, strong, durable, attractive in appearance, light in weight and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a view partially in side elevation and partially in vertical section of an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 is a top plan view thereof.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view through a modified form of the invention.

Figure 4 is a detail view inbottom plan of the anchoring disk for the spike shown in Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a view partially in side elevation and partially in vertical section of another form of the invention.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the reference numeral I designates 45 a crown of any suitable material and size which is provided with a suitable retaining strap or cord 2. Rising from the crown l is an integral spike 3. Formed integral with the bottom of the crown I is a substantially saucer-shaped brim 4 which 50 is provided with an upturned marginal flange 5.

In use, the spike 3 is adapted to catch or impale thrown rings or perforated disks in a manner which is thought to be apparent. To successfully do this calls for the display of considerable skill 55 on the part of the wearer of the hat and provides considerable amusement. The upturned brim 4 is adapted to receive thrown balls. In addition, the brim 4 may catch rings or perforated disks which the wearer has not been successful in impaling on the spike 3.

In the arrangement illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 of the drawings, the crown I has formed centrally thereon an integral dome 6 which is engageable in the lower end portion of a detachable tapered spike l. Secured in the closed upper end of the spike i is an anchoring cord 8 which passes through an opening 9 which is provided therefor in the dome 6 into the crown I. Bearing against the top of the crown I is a disk it of suitable material having an opening II therein through which. the cord 8 is threaded. Struck downwardly from the disk In is a resilient tongue I2 with which the free end portion of the cord 8 is engaged in a manner to be anchored thereby.

The Figure 3 modification further includes a permanent, downturned integral brim I3 having a downturned marginal flange I4. Resting on the permanent brim I3and conforming in shape thereto is a detachable supplemental brim I5. The brim I5 is adapted to be inverted in the manner indicated in dotted lines in Figure 3 of the drawings to function in a manner similar to the brim 4. By disconnecting the cord 8 from the anchoring disk II) the spike I may be readily removed from the hat.

In the modification illustrated in Figure 5 of the drawings, the reference numeral I6 designates a detachable and reversible brim which is adapted to be mounted on the crown I either in the position shown in full lines or in the position shown in dotted lines in said Figure 5.

' If desirable or necessary, any suitable means may be provided for detachably securing the brim I6 in either position on the crown I.

It is believed that the many advantages of a hat constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood and although preferred embodiments of the article are as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that further modifications and changes in the details of construction may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:-

l. A hat comprising a crown, a detachable spike mounted on said crown, a disk engaged in the crown, and. a flexible securing element fixed to and extending through said spike and into the crown and detachably connected to the disk for removably securing said spike in position.

2. A hat comprising a crown, a removable tapered spike mounted on the crown, said crown including a dome engaged in the lower end por tion of the spike, a removable disk engaged in the crown beneath the dome, said disk including a. resilient tongue, said disk having an opening therein, and a string secured to the spike and extending into the crown and through the opening in the disk and engaged with the tongue for detachably securing the spike in position on the crown.

GLENN SWIFT. 

